Buyer’s Guide: Road Bikes

Jamis Icon Pro

8 / 33

Not many aluminum bikes can match the damped feel of premium carbon. But this one comes close, thanks to carefully engineered tubes. At 1,150 grams for a 56cm, it climbs fast and whips around curves on the descent. Add in a vibration-absorbing composite fork and Shimano 105 drivetrain, and you get a budget-friendly bike that's ready to race.